A4 diagnostic equipment

[vinny1965]

Air bag light on on a 99 A4. Is the diagnostic equipment available for reseting these faults and also the service meters available anywhere?

[adamss24]

Check ebay but i would go for a cheap obd2 interface and a old laptop + shareware version of vag-com and you will do more than just reset faults/airbag lights and service interval reminders !

[RickT]

You can downlaod a copy of shareware VAG-COM from the below link..

its shareware... not full version however it will do everything you need... it still reports all errors... just some error "TEXT states shareware, however i have a full list of all codes and reason.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/download/

I am still runing version Release 409.1 via a Serial cable as i have one of my old laptops up as a "CAR" pc..

Spend a bit of time reading ross tech and install instuctions.. (some of the leads also copy with the shareware software)


If its for the B6, you will need a ODB2 ( OBDII ) lead.. in a form of USB or Serial connection to your PC or laptop..

these leads are on ebay all the time for a max of £30.. however at the moment theres none on there, think its due to xmas... normally theres loads.. so just keep your eyes open!!

Cheers

RickT



PLEASE NOTE... HAVE A READ OF THIS LINK BEFORE BUYING ANYWHERE FOR THE TYPE OF LEAD REQUIRED

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/applications/a4s4.html